George Allen, Tim Kaine and other politicians hit the campaign trail around Independence Day.

July 3, 2012 With Uncle Sam in the background, Finley Zaiko, 2, holds a flag at a campaign event for Republican Senate candidate George Allen in South Riding, Va., on Tuesday. Melina Mara/The Washington Post

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